Storyline

After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise drinks too much and is unhappily married to Lew Wengler. Eloise falls asleep and remembers her time with her true love, Walt Dreiser, at the beginning of the Second World War. She recalls the events that led up to her split with Mary Jane, and how Lew married Eloise rather than Mary Jane.—Will Gilbert

Plot Keywords

old friend, wife, alcoholic, daughter, old flame, mother, bleak, melodramatic, brooding, new york city, party, house, connecticut, first love, divorce, world war ii, loveless marriage, mother/daughter relationship, friendship, sacrifice, fall, transformation, 1930s

Short Review

The true-to-life direction of Mark Robson and realistic playing by the two leads make it a stand out film of the year. Take along your hankies.

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Streaming Service

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